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STATUS WINS PRESTIGIOUS MEETINGS INDUSTRY AWARD
Added: (Tue Jun 05 2001)
Status, the UK-based event management provider, has collected the Conrad Hotels Award for “Best Health, Pharmaceutical & Cosmetics Event” at the European-wide EIBTM Awards in Geneva, Switzerland.
Status won the award for a spectacular one week incentive trip to Argentina which was organised for the 40 top sales personnel of Eli Lilly and Company Limited.
Fiona Wishart, Managing Director of Status said, “We’re absolutely delighted to have won this award - particularly as we were competing against other leading companies from across Europe. We pride ourselves on our ability to create professional and memorable events for our clients as well as our attention to detail.”
Buenos Aires and Iguazu Falls in Argentina were the destinations for the award-winning event, which included helicopter flights over the falls, a boat trip right underneath the falls, tango lessons and a gala dinner in Buenos Aires.
Status’ quick and faultless handling of a suddenly changed programme due to unseasonably bad weather conditions also contributed to the success of the award entry.
Mike Hughes, Marketing Services Manager for Eli Lilly and Company Limited said; “The Argentinean incentive trip was great. All of the participants had a wonderful time and were appreciative of the outstanding work put in by the Status team. It was an exceptional programme and, as usual, very well organised.”
Mike, who also attended the awards ceremony in Geneva said it was wonderful to be there as part of a winning team; “It was great to see the event and the efforts of the people involved recognised in such an important forum.”
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Status - http://www.statusmeetings.co.uk
Available for interview: Fiona Wishart, Managing Director, Status Meetings
Over the past 22 years, Status has grown to become one of the country’s leading event management providers. Its core business is planning and organising events and communications programmes. The company produces conferences, product launches, seminars, roadshows, incentive travel, team building, study missions, congresses and business-to-business exchange programmes.
Status prides itself on its innovative communication strategies. Harnessing the internet and using dedicated software, it maximises the impact of all event communications, from e-marketing to delegate management.
The company has been called upon to manage Best Practice exchange programmes for the Department of Trade and Industry; the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food; the construction industry and the NHS Executive. It also manages a visit programme for central Government on behalf of the Cabinet Office. These projects have generated a high level of knowledge of best practice topics and networks in the private and public sectors. Status’ marketing and IT expertise have been key to the success of these programmes.
As would be expected from a communications specialist, Status actively showcases its own expertise through a range of seminars and live events for existing and potential clients. It is also participating this year in the inaugural Corporate Travel & Meetings Industry Forum on board the cruise ship Oriana.
Eli Lilly and Company Limited - http://www.lilly.com
Lilly is developing a growing portfolio of innovative pharmaceutical products by applying the latest research from its own world-wide laboratories and from collaboration with eminent scientific organisations. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, Lilly provides answers – through medicines and information – for some of the world's most urgent medical needs.
EIBTM (the exhibition for the European Incentive, Business Travel and Meetings Industry) - http://www.eibtm.ch
Since its origins in 1988, EIBTM has become an important exhibition for those involved in the incentive, meetings and business travel industry. Held in Geneva, Switzerland every year, it attracts 3000 exhibitors and over 5000 visitors. EIBTM represents an important event for those who are responsible for organising international conventions, meetings, motivational travel, special events, product launches and also business travel. EIBTM is committed to promoting the MICE industry and has launched the EIBTM Awards in association with Conference & Incentive Travel magazine. The awards are open to European-based corporate client companies and their motivation agencies. They aim to recognise excellence through the planning, creativity and execution of events for the incentive, meetings and motivational travel sector.
Conrad Hotels - http://www.conradhotels.com
Conrad Hotels, the luxury brand from Hilton, has 13 exclusive properties in capital cities and exotic resorts in Europe, Asia, Australia, South America and the Middle East. Each hotel offers outstanding service, a luxurious environment, award-winning restaurants and a wide range of sophisticated conference, business and leisure facilities. The group continues to expand with three new hotels under construction in Asia and plans to enhance its presence in North America.